Sleep On It‪!‬ Naina & Ying Ying

This episode features a special guest, Linda Zhang, who is currently finishing her MD/PHD at Baylor College of Medicine. Linda shares her journey of how she was diagnosed with systemic lupus at a young age and the impact this had on her daily life. Linda opens up about navigating the barriers associated with her disease process and ultimately empowering herself to pursue her dreams of becoming a clinician scientist. We also discuss the process of self-actualization and how we can dig deeper to achieve goals that are consistent with our self- fulfillment and happiness.

*Linda’s instagram: @1indaz

*Her adorable golden doodle, Mia’s instagram: @my.doodle.mia



Music Credit: Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


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Do you or someone you know snore? In this episode, we will cover all aspects of snoring and its connection to sleep apnea. We discuss the physiology of sleep apnea - why it may occur, how to treat it, and the consequences of leaving it undetected. Lastly, what impact does sleep apnea have on your personal or social life? We will cover these topics and more through shared experiences and patient stories.



Music Credit: Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


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In our season one finale episode, we will discuss the incredible way our gut and brain communicate with one another and how the trillions of microbes living in our gut impact our overall health. We literally are what we eat! We will share fascinating research being done on the gut-brain connection and relay it back to key lifestyle choices we make on the daily basis.



Music Credit:

Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This week, we will break down common myths about the popular sleep aid, melatonin! Have you ever wondered whether those melatonin gummies or diffusers work and whether you could become addicted to them? Why is it that melatonin seems to help some but may do nothing or adversely affect others? Did you know there is actually a clinical timely approach to using melatonin properly? We will address all of these as well as share exciting new research that continues to evolve around this naturally produced hormone that governs our circadian rhythm.



Music Credit:

Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Ever wonder if naps are good for adults, not just for kids? This week, we break down both the sociology and physiology of napping, both the good and the bad, with our special recurring guest, Komal Keerthy! We will answer questions such as “what is the best way to approach a nap?” and “why do other countries outside the US have siestas?” Also, stay tuned for next week’s episode as we continue this discussion by diving further into myths about melatonin and other sleep aids.



Music Credit:

Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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In this episode, we chat about the brain’s amazing ability to constantly change, both for the good and also for the bad. Utilizing this exciting concept of neuroplasticity and sharing our own experiences, we will discuss tips and ways to rewire our brain to help get rid of 6 common bad habits: procrastination, brain fog, hoarding, indecisiveness, mindless eating, and negative self-talk.



Music Credit:

Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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